EasyPower X64 V25.00.00.8059 (Advanced Electrical & Power System Software) Latest 2026

Summary

EasyPower V25 is a professional electrical power system analysis software designed for engineers, facility managers, and electrical contractors. Unlike basic calculation tools or spreadsheet-based methods, EasyPower provides a complete suite of integrated modules for short circuit analysis, arc flash hazard assessment, protective device coordination, load flow analysis, and power system modeling.

The software serves professionals who design, operate, and maintain electrical systems in industrial plants, commercial buildings, data centers, hospitals, utilities, and renewable energy facilities. It solves critical safety and reliability problems: preventing arc flash injuries, avoiding equipment damage from short circuits, ensuring selective coordination of breakers, and optimizing power factor for energy efficiency.

Beginner Guidance

If you are new to EasyPower, start with the Base or Standard tier before moving to Professional or Advanced. The software supports a free trial, allowing you to test functionality with your own system models.

1. First-Time Setup

Download the installer from the Bentley Systems website (EasyPower is now part of Bentley). Run the installer as Administrator. The installation includes the main application, device libraries, and documentation. The 64-bit version takes advantage of modern hardware for faster calculations.

Launch EasyPower. You will be prompted to select a license type: Subscription, Lease, or Perpetual (via Bentley SELECT program). For trial users, select “Evaluation License.” The main workspace opens with a blank one-line diagram canvas.

2. Interface Understanding

The interface has three main areas. The drawing canvas where you place electrical components (utility source, transformers, cables, breakers, motors, loads). The library panel contains pre-modeled equipment from manufacturers. The ribbon organizes tools by task: Draw, Edit, Analysis, Report, and Tools.

For beginners, the most important concept is the one-line diagram. Instead of typing data into tables, you draw your electrical system. Click the utility icon, place it on the canvas. Click the transformer icon, place it, and connect with a line. The software automatically calculates impedances based on standard formulas or manufacturer data.

3. Starting Workflow

1. Draw the main electrical distribution: utility source → main breaker → transformer → panelboard → feeder breakers → loads

2. Enter equipment ratings: voltage, kVA, impedance percentage, cable length and size

3. Run Short Circuit analysis to calculate available fault current at each bus

4. Run Arc Flash analysis to determine incident energy and required PPE

5. Generate labels and reports for safety compliance

4. Common Beginner Mistakes

• Forgetting to set the utility source infinite bus MVA or correct fault current contribution

• Using default transformer impedance without verifying manufacturer data

• Neglecting to include cable impedance for long runs (cable length matters for voltage drop and fault current)

• Running arc flash analysis without setting working distances and equipment types

• Assuming the free trial includes all modules (some advanced features require Professional tier)

Workflow Explanation

It follows a logical workflow from system design to safety documentation.

Step 1: Build One-Line Diagram

Place components from the library: utility source, transformer, switchgear, panelboard, motor control center, cable, busway, generator, UPS, load. Connect components with lines. The software automatically numbers buses and tracks connectivity.

Step 2: Enter Equipment Data

Double-click any component to edit its properties. For transformers, enter kVA, primary/secondary voltages, impedance percentage, X/R ratio. For cables, enter length, conductor size, material (copper/aluminum), insulation type. For breakers, select manufacturer and frame size from the library.

Step 3: Run Short Circuit Analysis

Click the Short Circuit button. Select analysis method (ANSI, IEC 60909). The software calculates three-phase, line-to-line, and line-to-ground fault currents at every bus. Results display on the one-line diagram at each bus location. Color coding highlights high fault current locations.

Step 4: Run Coordination Study

Click the Coordination button. The software displays time-current curves (TCC) for protective devices. Adjust breaker settings (long-time pickup, short-time pickup, instantaneous) to achieve selective coordination. The SmartBreaker module suggests optimal settings automatically.

Step 5: Run Arc Flash Analysis

Click the Arc Flash button. Enter working distance, equipment type (open air, enclosed), and grounding method. The software calculates incident energy (cal/cm²) and arc flash boundary (inches). Results display on the one-line diagram. Generate arc flash labels for equipment.

Step 6: Generate Reports

Click Reports. Select output format: PDF, Word, Excel, or CAD. Reports include study parameters, input data, results, and recommendations. Arc flash labels can be printed on thermal label printers.

Real Use Cases

1. Industrial Plant Arc Flash Study: A chemical plant needed to comply with NFPA 70E arc flash requirements. Using it, the engineer built a one-line diagram of the entire facility: 34.5kV utility feed, 5MVA transformer, 480V switchgear, 30 motor control centers, hundreds of feeders. The software identified 20 locations with incident energy exceeding 40 cal/cm² (hazard risk category 4). The engineer redesigned protection settings, reducing energy to under 8 cal/cm² at most locations. The plant saved $200,000 in PPE costs and avoided potential injuries.
2. Data Center Coordination Study: A data center operator experienced nuisance tripping during generator testing. The 480V main breaker opened before downstream breakers, causing entire facility outage. Using its coordination module, the engineer modeled the existing breaker settings and identified mis-coordination. The SmartBreaker tool recommended new settings. After implementation, generator tests no longer caused main breaker trips, and selective coordination was achieved.
3. Hospital Emergency System Design: A hospital expansion required new emergency power system with 2MW generator, automatic transfer switches, and critical branch panels. It modeled normal and emergency modes. Load flow analysis verified voltage drop under generator power was within 5%. Short circuit analysis confirmed generator breaker interrupting capacity exceeded available fault current. Arc flash analysis determined labels for all emergency equipment.
4. Solar PV Integration Study: A manufacturing facility added a 2MW rooftop solar array. It modeled the bidirectional power flow. Short circuit analysis calculated fault current contribution from inverters. Load flow analysis optimized transformer tap settings to maintain voltage within ±5% under high solar output conditions.

Project Handling

Its projects are saved as .epd files (EasyPower Drawing). A typical industrial project includes:

• One-line diagram with 100-500 components

• Equipment library references for each component

• Study scenarios (normal, emergency, maintenance)

• Reports and labels

For large projects, use the Scenario Manager to compare alternatives. For example, scenario A uses existing transformer impedance. Scenario B uses new transformer with lower impedance. The software runs both scenarios simultaneously and presents comparative results.

The software supports Revit integration. Export the one-line diagram as DWG for import into Revit. Import building electrical loads from Revit to EasyPower for load flow analysis.

The database can store equipment data for reuse across projects. Create a corporate library of standard transformers, breakers, and cables. New projects pull from this library instead of re-entering data.

Learning Curve

This software has a moderate learning curve. An electrical engineer with power systems background can perform basic short circuit and load flow analysis within one week. Arc flash and coordination studies require additional training (typically one week of dedicated use plus formal training).

Beginners (1-2 weeks): Learn to draw one-line diagrams, enter equipment data, run short circuit and load flow, interpret results.

Intermediate (3-4 weeks): Learn arc flash analysis, coordination studies, generate reports and labels, use the device library.

Advanced (1-2 months): Learn scenario management, transient stability, harmonic analysis (Advanced tier), custom device modeling, API integration.

Bentley offers training courses (online and in-person) for an additional fee. The help file is comprehensive. The user forum is active with Bentley support engineers responding to questions.

Performance Discussion

Speed: It is optimized for 64-bit processors. Short circuit analysis for a 500-bus system completes in under 2 seconds on a modern workstation (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM). Arc flash analysis for the same system takes 5-10 seconds depending on number of scenarios.

Stability: The software is stable and rarely crashes. Autosave prevents data loss. The 64-bit version can address large memory, preventing out-of-memory errors on large projects.

Heavy Projects: A project with 2,000 buses, 5,000 components, and 50 scenarios uses approximately 2-4GB RAM. Running multiple scenarios simultaneously may increase memory usage. The software remains responsive during calculations.

GPU Usage: It does not use GPU acceleration. All calculations are CPU-based. A faster CPU directly improves calculation speed.

Workflow Smoothness: The graphics-based interface is responsive. Pan, zoom, and component placement are instantaneous. The software automatically updates calculations in the background when you change equipment parameters.

Alternatives to EasyPower

Why Choose EasyPower Over SKM or ETAP? EasyPower’s graphics-based interface is more intuitive. New users become productive faster. The integration with Revit is unique among power system analysis tools. The licensing model is flexible (subscription, lease, perpetual) with Bentley SELECT program benefits.

When to Choose SKM or ETAP Instead: For utility-scale transmission systems or real-time EMS integration, ETAP is stronger. For highly detailed protective device libraries with every manufacturer, SKM may have more options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the difference between EasyPower Base, Standard, and Professional?

Base tier includes one-line diagram, short circuit, and load flow. Standard adds arc flash and coordination modules. Professional adds SmartBreaker, SmartPDC, scenario manager, and Revit export. Advanced tier adds transient stability and harmonic analysis (IEEE 519).

Q2. Does EasyPower comply with IEEE 1584 for arc flash?

Yes. It implements IEEE 1584-2002 and IEEE 1584-2018. The software includes the latest equations for arc flash incident energy calculation.

Q3. Can EasyPower model IEC 60909 short circuit calculations?

Yes. It supports both ANSI/IEEE and IEC 60909 standards. Select the standard in the study settings.

Q4. What equipment libraries are included?

The software includes libraries from major manufacturers: ABB, Siemens, Eaton, Schneider Electric, GE, Square D, Cutler-Hammer, and others. Libraries include breakers, fuses, relays, transformers, and cables.

Q5. Does EasyPower integrate with Revit?

Yes. Export one-line diagrams as DWG for import into Revit. Import building electrical loads from Revit to EasyPower.

Q6. What are the system requirements for EasyPower V25?

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), Intel Core i5 or better, 8GB RAM (16GB recommended for large projects), 2GB disk space, 1920 x 1080 display.

Q7. What training options are available?

Bentley offers instructor-led training (online and in-person), on-demand video courses, and documentation. Training is additional cost.

Final Thoughts

EasyPower X64 V25.00.00.8059 is a mature, professional-grade electrical power system analysis tool. For facilities that require arc flash compliance (NFPA 70E), coordination studies, or short circuit analysis, the software is a standard choice in the industry.

The graphics-based interface is the key differentiator. Instead of typing data into spreadsheets or navigating text-based formats, engineers draw the system visually. This reduces errors and makes the software accessible to electrical engineers who are not power system specialists.

The integration of short circuit, coordination, and arc flash in a single model ensures consistency. When the one-line diagram changes, all studies update automatically. This prevents the common problem of maintaining separate models for different analyses.

The pricing is higher than spreadsheet-based methods but lower than ETAP for similar capabilities. For organizations performing regular electrical safety studies, it pays for itself through reduced engineering time and improved compliance documentation.

For any electrical engineer responsible for facility power systems, it is a tool worth learning. The free trial allows testing on real projects. The learning investment returns as faster studies, fewer errors, and safer electrical systems. Your facility’s safety depends on accurate analysis. EasyPower delivers it.